Qualification
SAQA ID 62396
NQF Level 06
Registered, details incomplete

Diploma: Information Technology

A Qualifying learner at this level is competent in the development of IT systems in a distributed computing environment, after specializing in one of the following nine fields:

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Qualification type

National Diploma

Credits

360

Sub-framework

HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework

Providers listed

1

Qualification snapshot

Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.

Originator

University of South Africa

Quality assurance functionary

CHE - Council on Higher Education

Field

Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences

Subfield

Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Qual class

Regular-Provider-ELOAC

Recognise previous learning

N

Important dates

These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.

Registration start

2024-07-01

Registration end

2027-06-30

Last date for enrolment

2028-06-30

Last date for achievement

2032-06-30

Purpose and entry context

Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.

Purpose and rationale

A Qualifying learner at this level is competent in the development of IT systems in a distributed computing environment, after specializing in one of the following nine fields:

  • Business Applications

The creation and customization of total integrated IT solutions to business problems and management of those systems. This also includes the analysis of business systems to provide decision support on appropriate technology for acquiring and processing knowledge essential for innovation, and for betterment of organisational responsiveness, effectiveness and / or efficiency.

  • Software Development

Designing and producing software products and systems to meet specified needs so that they work reliably and their production and maintenance is cost effective.

  • Communication Networks

Design, development, implementation and management of networks by integrating knowledge of modern network topologies and protocols to create an appropriate and adequate environment of communication and information sharing.

  • Web and Application Development

To equip Web professionals with the necessary skills to pursue a career in IT using the Internet to create, build and maintain Web sites. This professional will also manage Web related functions of the organisation.

  • Information Systems and -Technology Management

Manage people and technology for creating, modifying and sustaining organisational information systems.

  • Intelligent industrial Systems

Design, development and maintenance of systems that have embedded logic. This includes artificial intelligence and servers that can do remotely control a process environment.

  • Support Services

Identifies the various types of end users and explore their possible needs. These needs include support in the use of existing software packages, basic maintenance of computers and equipment, and support for the development of end users' own computer applications. Support services will also include management of information centres.

  • Technical Applications

The IT industry requires various specific programming skills apart from applications of a commercial and database type. This course equips persons to develop any program for a specialised environment. These will include interface programs between major systems as well protocol programming. The aim is to give this person specialised programming skills to solve specific non-mainstream problems not addressed by commercially available products.

  • Hardware and Computer Architecture

Electronics hardware design, installation and maintenance in the IT context.

Entry requirements and RPL

The following is only applicable to candidates entering at this level

Descriptive entry level

Competent in the analysis, design and implementation of a small business system.

Qualification entry level

NQF level 5b

National Higher Certificate: (Diploma) Information Technology

Structure and assessment

Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.

Qualification rules

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualificaiton, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

Exit level outcomes

Optio 1: Business applications

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skill to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide support services.

Option 2: Software Development

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skill to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide support services.

Option 3: Communication Networks

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skill to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks, and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide support services.

Option 4: Web and Application Development

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide support services.

Option 5: Information Systems and-Technology Management

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide end user support.

Option 6: Intelligent Industrial Systems.

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

Option 7: Support Services.

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

6- demonstrate the ability to provide support services.

Option 8: Technical Applications.

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and to control it on a low level.

Option 9: Hardware and Computer Architechture.

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- analyse and design software solutions to industry related Information Technology problems.

2- utilise the required technical skills to effectively implement the designed solutions in a distributed IT environment.

3- utilise the required technical skills to design and implement solutions in data communications, networks and the internet environment.

4- demonstrate the effective utilisation of business and management skills to bridge the gap between the IT discipline and the business functional areas in industry.

5- demonstrate the ability to use hardware to its full potential by understanding the technical operation of hardware and ot control it on a low level.

Specified outcomes

Option 1: Business Applications.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems (c).

  • effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments (e).
  • effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (C).
  • effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems (c).

2- Apply user interface design principles (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (C).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (e).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (e).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (c).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (e).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (e).

Option 2: Software Development.

The qualifying learner should have the ability to

1- apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (e).
  • effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (C).
  • effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles. (C).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (C).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (e).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e)

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment (e).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment (e).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (e).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment (c).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the management of a call centre. (e).

  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (e).

Option 3: Communication Networks.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (e).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (e).
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (c).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (c).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (c).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (e).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (c).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (c).
  • Implement low-level programming to control embedded systems. (c).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (c).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the management of a call centre (e).

  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (e).

Option 4: Web and Application Development.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (c).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (e).
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles. (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed Internet solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment.
  • Integrate multi-platform environments (c).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment (c).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the ability to manage resources in an Internet environment. (c).

  • Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (e).
  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (e)

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (e).
  • Implement low-level programming to control intelligent industrial systems. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (e).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the management of a call centre. (e).

  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (e).

Option 5: Information Systems and-Technology Management.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (e).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (c).
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (c).

2- Apply user interface design principles. (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (e).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (e).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (c).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (c).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (e).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (e).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the management of a call centre. (e).

  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (e).

Option 6: Intelligent Industrial Systems.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments (c).

2- Apply user interface design principles (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (e).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (c).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (c).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (c).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (e).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (c).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (c).
  • Implement low-level programming to control intelligent industrial systems. (c).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (c).

Option 7: Support Services.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (c).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (c).
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (c).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (c).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware (e).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (e).

6- To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the management of a call centre. (c).

  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of human computer interfaces. (c).
  • To demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic PC maintenance.

Option 8: Technical Applications.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments (c).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.(e)
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles. (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment.
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (c).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (c).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (e).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (e).
  • Implement low-level programming to control intelligent industrial systems. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (c).

Option 9: Hardware and Computer Architechture.

The qualifying learner should be able to

1- Apply modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies in the development of IT software systems. (c).

  • Effectively analyse and design the integration of multi-platform environments. (e).
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (c).
  • Effectively analyse Business, to be able to provide solutions for specific problems. (e).

2- Apply user interface design principles. (c).

  • Apply the appropriate software programming language and development environments to implement designed IT solutions. (c).
  • Implement software solutions in a client/server environment. (e).
  • Integrate multi-platform environments. (e).

3- Design and implement a local area network in a multi-platform environment. (c).

  • Design and implement Internet solutions in a client-server environment. (e).

4- Demonstrate the mastering of business skills that will enable the effective application of technical skills in an IT business environment. (c).

  • Apply management techniques to utilise IT resources (manpower and other) effectively. (e).

5- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of hardware. (c).

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital electronics used in a computer system. (c).
  • Implement low-level programming to control intelligent industrial systems. (e).
  • To provide technical applications in a multi-platform environment. (c).

Critical outcomes

The qualification is designed and should be presented and assessed in such a way that the following skills of the learner are promoted and developed:

The ability to

Make decisions and accept responsibility.

Communicate effectively using models, visual and language skills.

Work effectively in a team.

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information, in order to assess the situation correctly.

Demonstrate an understanding that the problem solving contexts do not exist isolation and therefore look at the system as a whole.

Associated assessment criteria

Option 1: Business Application.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  2. Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.

Option 2: Software Development.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (c).
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.
  1. Manage a call centre effectively.
  • Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.

Option 3: Communication Networks

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement design IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Low level programming languages are used to implement solutions for embedded systems.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.
  1. Manage a call centre effectively.
  • Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.

Option 4: Web and Application Development.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed Internet solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Demonstrate the ability to manage resources in an Internet environment.
  • Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilised IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Low-level programming languages are used to implement solutions for intelligent industrial systems.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.
  1. Manage a call centre effectively.
  • Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.

Option 5: Information Systems and-Technology Management.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilised IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.
  1. Manage a call centre effectively.
  • Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.

Option 6: Intelligent Industrial Systems.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Low-level programming languages are used to implement solutions for embedded systems.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.

Option 7:Support Services.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems. (c).
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  2. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.
  1. Manage a call centre effectively.
  • Effectively analyse different human computer interfaces.
  • Understand basic PC maintenance.

Option 8: Technical Applications.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems.
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement design principles are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  2. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Low-level programming languages are used to implement solutions for intelligent industrial systems.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.

Option 9: Hardware and Computer Architecture.

  1. Modern analysis and design techniques and methodologies are applied in the development of IT software systems.
  • Multi-platforms environments are integrated effectively.
  • Effectively design database structures to support IT business systems (c).
  • Provide solutions for specific business situations.
  1. User interface design principles are applied.
  • To implement designed IT solutions, the appropriate software programming languages and development environments are applied.
  • Software solutions are implemented in a client/server environment.
  • Multi-platform environments are integrated.
  1. Local area Networks are successfully implemented in a multi-platform environment.
  • Internet solutions are designed and implemented in a client-server environment.
  1. Business skills are effectively utilised in the application of technical skills in a IT business environment.
  • Management Techniques are applied to utilise IT resources effectively.
  1. Computer hardware is manipulated and described.
  • Digital electronics are used to implement basic computer functions.
  • Low-level programming languages are used to implement solutions for intelligent industrial systems.
  • Solutions for technical problems are provided.

Integrated assessment

Written examination

Continuous evaluation

Integrated assessment

Progression and comparability

Articulation options

B.Tech: Information Technology (in the same specialisation field or a gneeral degree).

Notes

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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Providers currently listed

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University of South Africa

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The Diploma in Animal Health provides South Africa with a cadre of animal health technicians who are well-grounded understanding and have an of animal diseases and who can continue to learn in the field situation prior to acquiring post learner animal health qualifications.

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Once the qualification identity is clear, your institution can structure the readiness work around the right title, NQF level, dates, and supporting records instead of rebuilding that story later.